2-Star Hotels in Jiangsu, China

The parking lot was quite a distance away, but the owner came to pick us up in a tricycle, which was a fun and novel experience for the kids. We stayed on the third floor, and the stairs felt a bit steep, but it was manageable. Being right in the scenic area, it was super convenient to get everywhere!

I arrived in pouring rain. I thought I could walk to my hotel but it was impossible in the downpour. I didn’t want to bother any hotel owner.   I didn’t and still don’t  have an eSIM that can make local  call but thanks to Trip.com, there is a link that I could call the owner for free.  I didn’t advise the owners my arrival time so they were off running errands.  I called the owner to pick me up and thankfully he answered. He was busy but gracious enough to turn around and picked me up. It knew Zhouhuang requires a ticket but I didn’t know that no cars, nor motorcycles, nor bicycles are allowed. Without him I would have arrived the hotel easily.  I always like to meet the owners instead of employees . They were very helpful and answered all my questions. They are honest people who dedicate their  blood and sweat to their business. The owner even offered to walk me to the bus stop  to Suzhou which was my next destination.  This  operates two hotels with 9 in one and 6 in the other. The one that I stayed in with 9 rooms is in a  lively and busy area . Just outside the hotel is a restaurant and there are plenty of places to eat. Inside the hotel is a peaceful oasis where you won’t hear any noise. The location is the best. The other hotel is in a quieter neighborhood a few minutes away. Each of the 15 rooms has it’s own personality, is different and has its distinctive decoration. The owners said they decorated them themselves. I love the decoration and especially the lighting.  After you reserve a room, be sure to contact the owner for the exact address in case you want to arrive on your own. I think it is best to request the owner to take you there because he/she will lead you to the ticket booth to buy tickets. There are a number of bridges so heavy big luggages can be a bit of a challenge .  If you arrive after 5 pm, you can enter free of charge as no one is there to check your ticket. . But once you are inside, and if you choose to leave the area after 8 or 9 am until 5 pm, you have to pay to come back in. You can buy a one day or in my case 3 days pass.  Do check with the owner for up to date information.  The room was quite clean. There were hot water all the time. There were other guests during my stay but they were not noisy at all. I barely heard them. I slept very well during my 3 nights there.  Zhouhuang is really beautiful. There are many canals, bridges, boat rides, good food of all kinds. I had some of the best meals there. In fact , I ate in the same restaurant that serves dumpling twice. One night I had grill (BBQ) meat just outside the entrance for 4 yuans. .  There is decent size supermarket just outside the turnstile and not too far away is a much bigger supermarket. It was there where I bought half a Peking duck for only 32 yuans . The seller sliced the meat and separated the meat from  the bones. The bones he fried so it was crunchy.  It was delicious. There is a theater that offers performances. The night view is great. If you step out your room, you will be overwhelmed in a good sense by the exciting surroundings.  This hotel definitely is one of the best that I have ever stayed in. Look at the beautiful pictures and find one that you like.  I stayed only 3 nights and one of those days I went to Tongli. In my opinion, one should spend at least 2 to 3 full days in  Zhouhuang (and especially this hotel ) savor the ambience. I don’t think Tongli is worth the time because it was twice as expensive and there are not that many canals and boat rides. It is much quieter and has fewer things to see. . The worst is that the sightseeing places require you to show your ticket. After 2 places, I lost mine ticket and I  couldn’t get in the rest of the places. It is unnecessary to require proof of entrance because you can’t enter the area without a ticket. 

This hotel offers a fantastic experience! The location is superb, lively, and easily accessible by public transport. The room decor is cozy, the bedding comfortable, and the cleanliness is impeccable. The staff are warm and attentive.

The hostel is lovely, it is confortable, clean, modern, it has lovely terrace to be out doors when the weather is not too wed, it has a western toiled, that is quite importand for me. Also it is a very good location, walking distance to the beautiful old town and surrounded by delitious restaurants. But the best is the staff, the ladies working here are awesome, always ready to help and make your stay very welcoming, if you need extra blanked or information, anything. Thank you so much for all the help this will be always my hostel choise whenever I'll be back in Nanjing!

Haha, I found a bargain. The check-in experience was great! The front desk staff is warm and thoughtful, the room is clean and tidy, the bedding is comfortable, the breakfast is rich in variety, and the location is very convenient. Highly recommended!

This was my first solo trip, and I chose this hostel. The room was very quiet, with separate floors for men and women, and a large vanity mirror. The rooftop is perfect for washing and drying clothes. The location is excellent, and it's a standalone building. It's less than 100 meters from Liji Halal Restaurant and very close to MixC World and Fuzimiao. In the evenings, the hostel organizes activities and singing. The playlist is super cool, and someone even played guitar, I even heard some Chair songs! As an introvert, I just listened in the lobby for a while. I highly recommend this place for extroverts who love making friends – you're sure to have a unique experience! Finally, Nanjing is truly wonderful, and I'll definitely be back, and so will this hostel.

The entrance is the subway station. It is very convenient to travel. The environment is quiet and not particularly noisy. The old hotel and the new opening in 2015 are of course not comparable, but the overall facilities are quite good. Some of them are affordable and cheap.

The location is easy to find, and the front desk staff are very welcoming. The room is not big, but it is clean; the bathroom has no unpleasant odors, and the bed sheets are clean too. Downstairs, there are complete amenities, making dining and entertainment very convenient. Buses and subways are all nearby. Overall, it's quite a good stay.

The guesthouse is placed in the middle of Suzhou ancient city, in a picturesque and silent street. The house is very beautiful, the furniture are elegant, there is also a smart toilet and disposable items. Unfortunately there were not bath towels but paper ones. There was no front desk at all, even if specified in the property description. We arrived at 13 (frontdesk time 8-19) but nobody was there and we didn't receive anything on the trip.com chat. When we called the property, they answered us only in Chinese and then sent us a weChat Qr code. They wrote us only in Chinese even if we were texting them in English. Fortunately weChat has a translation service, otherwise it would have been impossible for us to understand what to do. They gave then information about how to reach the property (even if we were already there) and gave us an access code that we were not able to use, since we didn't know the most important thing: the room number. Furthermore the access code changed anytime we go out (they said it's a problem related to non-chinese people) and was quite annoying to write them all the time on we chat. The room is very good though!

The stay experience was particularly good. The room is spacious, the lighting and ventilation are good, the quality of toiletries is online, and the hot water supply is stable. The check-in efficiency at the front desk is high and the service is intimate. The surrounding environment is quiet, and the rest is not disturbed at night. It is a very pleasant stay.